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Sketching is always lots of fun, especially when you do it with a friend. Each week, my East Coast buddy Mary Louise and I head to Facebook and create a card based on a sketch. This week, we used this one. We never know what we’re going to get up…
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It’s sketching time! I want to encourage you to use your stash, pull out those papers, stamps and embellishments that you haven’t touched in a while and just MAKE. The sketch inspiration is designed to help you step out of your comfort zone, and come up with different variations on…
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Sometimes, there’s a paper pack that just speaks to your heart, and for me, this free (with $60 CAD purchase) one does it. A Day at the Farm has just the right mix of critters and patterns for just about any occasion. This design also gives ample opportunity to showcase…
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Applying the sticker to the back of a cling stamp can sometimes be tricky business. I can’t remember where I saw this trick, but it has made sticker application SO much easier and faster, with next to no errors. As long as you are steady(ish) you can get a perfect…
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What do you start with when you see a sketch? I usually start with the stamp I want to use, but sometimes the layout or the background speaks to me first. The thing about sketches is there is no right or wrong way to do it. The creator (at least…
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The first place I turn in a new catalogue is to the new papers. I haven’t often met a paper I don’t love, and, if there’s an odd one, chances are I like the other side, so it’s win-win! The Rain or Shine Designer Series Paper in the January to…
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It’s time to get sketchy again 😀 Sketches are a really easy way to kick your creativity in gear. I love that you can use what you have on hand, and create something unique each and every time. Add or take away elements, add bling, make your card vertical or…
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When you’re looking for inspiration, sketches can be an awesome jumping off point. A simple design can be made as complex as you want. Emboss the first layer, add bling, add colour, add whatever elements you feel are needed on the card. Or, you can keep the elements exactly as…
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It’s sketchin’ time. Sketches are so much fun to use to expand your creativity- a lay out idea can be the jumping off point for many different cards. Change up the paper, the orientation, and even the shape of some of the elements for an easy jumping off point whenever…
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It’s no secret I love the Kindest Gnomes stamp set- in fact, the entire bundle was one I purchased as soon as the June to December mini catalogue went live. I also have a weakness for candy corn, and coffee mugs. I have a particular love for Rae Dunn mugs….
